Declan Rice blossoming for Arsenal in attacking role after goal and assist vs Bournemouth - Premier League hits and misses

Declan Rice is best known for his defensive qualities but the 25-year-old's performances this season might require a reassessment. He has become a lethal attacker under Mikel Arteta.

He provided the assist for Leandro Trossard's crucial second goal in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, flicking the ball to him instinctively with the outside of his boot, then added the third himself with a cool finish on the angle in stoppage time.

Rice now has seven goals and eight assists in the Premier League this season, the fourth-highest combined total of any Arsenal player and more than twice as many as he has ever previously managed. "To do that in this league is something else," said Arteta afterwards.

His goal involvements only told part of the story on Saturday. Rice caught the eye on numerous occasions, his drive in and out of possession pushing Arsenal upfield at times and helping to stem the tide at others. "Declan Rice, we got him half price," was the chant from the home fans at the final whistle.

Thomas Partey's introduction at the base of midfield has helped, giving the £105m signing the freedom to bomb forward from the No 8 position. But Rice's increased attacking threat has been apparent all season. This was just the latest example.
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